CHAPTER XXXVIII.
A SCENE AT OMAHA.
Paul had good reason to exult in the success of his mission. He had certainly done well for his employer, for he had sold out his mining property at a profit of seven thousand dollars, while as for himself he had two thousand dollars to show as the recompense of his shrewdness.
Our hero did not immediately leave Custer City, but looked about him, as instructed by Mr. Bradford. The result was that he purchased a new mine, paying three thousand dollars, one thousand being on his own account, the other two-thirds on behalf of his employer. This he left in charge of his new friend, Jim Scott, and, when matters had been fully arranged, started on his way home.
At Omaha Paul decided to stop over for twenty-four hours, having a little business to attend to for Mr. Bradford.
He applied at a hotel for accommodations.
"I am sorry," said the landlord, "that I can't give you a room by yourself. I am crowded."
Paul hesitated, for he didn't like sharing the room of a total stranger.
"Are the other hotels in the city likely to be full?" he asked.
"More than likely. Still, you can try."